Search results for "Imaging"
How to manage sinusitis, CAP in outpatients
It might require a little detective work before offering a cure to patients with common outpatient infections such as sinusitis and community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/sinusitis.htm
1 Jul 2016
Warning about cybersecurity; constipation drug approved
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/03/fda.htm
1 Mar 2017
MKSAP Quiz: progressive, dull, epigastric pain
Statins may be cost-effective for lower-risk populations, model finds
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/05/3.htm
5 Oct 2010
MKSAP Quiz: fatigue and exertional dyspnea
Breast cancer risk higher with hormone therapy started close to menopause, study indicatesBevacizumab tied to higher rate of fatal adverse eventsASCO statement: Advanced cancer care should be tailored to patient preferences
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/08/3.htm
8 Feb 2011
Initial computed tomography angiography demonstrates equivalent clinical outcomes to functional testing in symptomatic patients with CAD
Initial testing for coronary artery disease (CAD) with computed tomography angiography (CTA) in symptomatic patients doesn't appear to yield better clinical outcomes than initial functional testing, a new study has found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/24/5.htm
24 Mar 2015
Teach-back
Reflection on the past year as ACP president has taught lessons on advocacy and the scope of medicine, among other lessons.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/04/teach-back.htm
1 Apr 2018
Tinnitus guideline covers diagnosis, treatment
A clinical guideline on diagnosing and treating tinnitus was released last week by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/07/2.htm
7 Oct 2014
Headaches that should flag further attention
Every patient with a headache needs to have secondary causes ruled out, and the acronym SNOOP4 is easy to adopt and use.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/01/headaches-that-should-flag-further-attention.htm
1 Jan 2018
Cardiovascular imaging societies develop action plan for increasing radiation safety
A think tank of cardiovascular imaging stakeholders developed a consensus plan on several broad directions for ensuring patient safety in an era of increased medical radiation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/27/6.htm
27 Mar 2012
3 physical exam pearls for patients with pain
Pearl No. 1: The Carnett sign can help clinicians determine if imaging is needed to diagnose pain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/3-physical-exam-pearls-for-patients-with-pain.htm
1 Jan 2023